HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 12-09-2021The City Council of the City of Plainview met on December 9, 2021 at 11:30 a.m., in the
Council Chambers, 202 W. 5th Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Council Members present were Nelda VanHoose-
District 1, Larry Williams -District 2, Norma Juarez -District 3, Teressa King -District 4,
Susan Blackerby-District 5 and Evan Weiss -District 6.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Matt Wade -City Attorney,
Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of Information
Technology, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Neil Weems -Assistant Director of Public
Works, Tim Crosswh ite-Di rector of Public Works, Bobby Gipson -Fire Chief, Kristi Aday-
Economic Development Director, Melinda Brown -Main Street Manager and Belinda
Hinojosa-City Secretary
Guests Present: Valeria Sartorio and Sarah Leon
Invocation — Mayor Charles Starnes
2. Excused Absences —
3. Announcements
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder
5. Discuss amending Resolution R20-471 clarifying and/or implementing additional
restrictions and regulations regarding the Public Health Emergency to contain and
prevent the continued spread of COVID-19 (Resolution R21-538)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Replaces Disaster Declaration which is set to expire today. This will extend disaster
declaration to January 6, 2022.
Motion:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
6. Ordinance Approving Findings of Fact regarding Political Boundaries of the City of
Plainview, Texas following Publication of 2020 Census Data and Ordering
Redistricting of Political Boundaries and Adopting a shortened time frame for
redistricting as required per City Charter Section 6.02(c)(6) — First Reading
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This orders redistricting of the political boundaries and adopt a shortened time frame for
redistricting.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 21-3723 on first reading
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby
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Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
4. Presentation on Attorney General of Texas Opioid Settlement Agreement
Presenter: Sarah Leon, Texas Attorney General's Office and Valeria Sartorio
Presented information on Attorney General of Texas Opioid Settlement Agreement
7. Review of City Council agenda items for December 14, 2021 meeting_
Consent Calendar
a) Minutes of November 4 & 9, 2021
b) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Casting Votes
for the Hale County Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Resolution R21-
539)
c) Consider Appointment of Local Health Authority for the Plainview -Hale County
Health Department
d) A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Plainview ("Employer")
Approving the Terms and Conditions of an Interlocal Agreement Between the
Employer and Education Service Center Region 10 Which Sponsors the
Retirement Asset Management Services Program ("RAMS") Authorizing The
Establishment or Takeover of One or More Plans as Selected Below.
(Resolution R21-543)
e) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Approving The
Request for The Chamber of Commerce Director to Host The 2021 Christmas
Parade Event; Authorizing The Filing of the Agreement for The Temporary
Closure of State Right -Of -Way with The Texas Department of Transportation
for This Event; Declaring That the Event Serves a Public Purpose; And
Agreeing to Comply with Regulations. (Resolution R21-537)
Regular Agenda
a) Discuss amending Resolution R20-471 clarifying and/or implementing
additional restrictions and regulations regarding the Public Health Emergency
to contain and prevent the continued spread of COVID-19
b) Ordinance Approving Findings of Fact regarding Political Boundaries of the City
of Plainview, Texas following Publication of 2020 Census Data and Ordering
Redistricting of Political Boundaries and Adopting a shortened time frame for
redistricting as required per City Charter Section 6.02(c)(6) — Second Reading
c) A Resolution adopting the City of Plainview Long Range Water Supply Plan
(Resolution R21-541)
d) Resolution authorizing the City of Plainview to enter into the Attorney General
of Texas Opioid Settlement Agreement adopting the Texas Term Sheet and
Settlement Allocations (Resolution R21-540)
e) Consider Economic Development Services Agreement between the City of
Plainview, Hale County and the Plainview -Hale County Economic
Development Corporation
f) Consider fuel card service bids submitted to the City of Plainview
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g) Authorize Contract between the City of Plainview and U.S. Bank Voyager for 95
Fuel Card Services using Texas Smart Buy Contract # 946-M3
h) A Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Stryker LifePak Heart
Monitor/Defibrillators (Resolution R21-542)
i) Convene into closed session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.074 to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or
charge against an officer or employee. City Manager Evaluation
j) Consider and take necessary action on City Manager Evaluation
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda items for the December 14, 2021 meeting.
8. Convene into executive session in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §551.071 to
seek the advice about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers or on matters
in which duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 551 Construction - Lone Star
Mayor Starnes recessed the meeting at 12:46 p.m.
Mayor Starnes opened the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
9. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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